A new research shows that there is a link between workouts and breast cancer recurrence.
We all know that exercise is a great way to stay healthy. Apparently, exercise can also help people who survived breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer recurrence is lower when people exercise and have a healthy diet.
A new research shows that there is a link between workouts and breast cancer recurrence. This study was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The research focuses on the changes people need to do in order to avoid breast cancer recurrence.
The most important change people should do after they have survived cancer is to start exercising. The researchers observed that people who exercised reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence by more than 40%. Despite the fact that people can make other lifestyle changes, exercising is the best choice.
The researchers mentioned that it is not about weight control. They said that exercise also reduces inflammation, improves insulin resistance, and regulates the hormone levels. Working out can also help people fight depression and stress. Both problems are associated with breast cancer.
In this research, the scientists included the amount of time people who survived breast cancer should spend exercising. They mentioned that breast cancer survivors should spend 75 minutes doing vigorous aerobic or 150 minutes doing moderate exercise every week.
The researchers mentioned that in addition to the minutes they spend exercising, they should also have 2 strength-training sessions every week. The specialists mentioned that cancer survivors should ask their doctor before starting to exercise, especially if they had breast cancer surgery.
The team of researchers that completed this study mentioned that people should start taking longer walks before they start other exercises. It is important to start easily in order for the body to get used to the effort gradually.
The authors of the study observed that it is important for breast cancer survivors to keep their weight steady. They should eat less or change their diet because chemotherapy slows the metabolism and this means that they will gain weight. Despite the fact that a healthy diet is important, it did not show any signs of decreasing the risk of recurrence of breast cancer.
What is your opinion about this study? Do you think that exercise can decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence?
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